India, July 2 -- Jurgen Klopp has emerged as the top candidate to take over as the Germany manager, with Julian Nagelsmann's future hanging by a thread after their heartbreaking exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Recent reports suggest that Nagelsmann has been under pressure since Germany suffered a shocking defeat to Paraguay in the Round of 32, losing on a tie-breaker. Klopp, who has been without a managerial job since drawing the curtains on his decorated career with Liverpool in 2024, is seen as the best fit for the position.

Nagelsmann, however, has yet to confirm his decision. He might not be sacked. But as per reports, the German tactician was offered a severance package of seven million euros ($8 million) to step down during a th...